tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5889421516421892298..comments2024-03-29T01:32:11.509+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Back to the old Routine!Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33106998538889298602020-09-27T04:31:05.697+01:002020-09-27T04:31:05.697+01:00I keep saying to Lady Magnon that it'll never ...I keep saying to Lady Magnon that it'll never happen, but she's very pessimistic about it, and would be happy to return to our home in England. It's a matter of 'wait and see'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31914511989819505692020-09-27T04:28:25.470+01:002020-09-27T04:28:25.470+01:00My main problem is health insurance. The UK refuse...My main problem is health insurance. The UK refuses to give me the paperwork I need so that I can be insured here. If I returned to the UK it would all be free, so I can't understand why they are happy to pay for me there, whereas here I would pay for myself.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14366773834144808472020-09-27T04:25:43.690+01:002020-09-27T04:25:43.690+01:00November Trump, December Christmas is banned, Janu...November Trump, December Christmas is banned, January Brexit. With COVID on the rampage again, things don't look good.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35860337668257828842020-09-27T01:04:19.449+01:002020-09-27T01:04:19.449+01:00There is much to be dissatisfied about. That said...There is much to be dissatisfied about. That said, you (and me too) have a wonderful home, garden, family and pets. Your surroundings are beautiful. That said, if, by chance, you leave France couldn't you live in the UK until things get sorted? I'd look at this as a temporary detour until you return to France. Life is full of detours. As Rachel says, this detour might not even happen. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15471855586342382052020-09-27T00:37:13.968+01:002020-09-27T00:37:13.968+01:00There is much worldwide that is unsatisfactory and...There is much worldwide that is unsatisfactory and less than ideal. I acknowledge this entirely. That said, I immediately turn to the fact that I love my home, garden, dog and small family. I feel I have everything I need and can just go along for the ride. Things will sort/reset eventually and I look forward to that day. Until then, I can live quite happily. If you suddenly leave France, don't you have a home in the UK and this might just be a little detour until you get back to France. Right now, life is full of detours. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39421623300565372392020-09-27T00:07:54.006+01:002020-09-27T00:07:54.006+01:00Cro, I hope you find enough paperwork to make the ...Cro, I hope you find enough paperwork to make the authorities happy. I cannot imagine you anywhere else.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55931782159940035372020-09-26T18:20:13.580+01:002020-09-26T18:20:13.580+01:00Firstly Treaders, thank you for not slagging me of...Firstly Treaders, thank you for not slagging me off when joining this thread. I have come to expect to be slagged off whenever I make any kind of statement that may not be the accepted normm, particularly of British Remain voters. Like you, as someone living permanent in France I would not be particularly worried about it and I am surprised that Cro expressed any kind of worry today, it is not him at all. It is all a tit for tat business and a game that the EU are playing with Great Britain and they, the EU are still smarting from the vote that went the way of leaving the EU and they have the heebie jeebies about the future of the EU without our contribution to the coffers. Quite frankly I don't think Barnier really wants to say goodbye to the expats but it is about keeping face and for all the wrong reasons at the end of the day. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43238199063221947472020-09-26T17:43:33.168+01:002020-09-26T17:43:33.168+01:00First we supposed to be able to apply for our cart...First we supposed to be able to apply for our cartes de séjour on 1 July, then 1 October and now - surprise - it's been pushed back yet again as they aren't ready. But if you've been here that long it shouldn't be a problem to get a carte de séjour anyway. I'm not particularly worried about it to be honest.Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68248252370570013482020-09-26T15:34:45.957+01:002020-09-26T15:34:45.957+01:00These are very hard days. We all live in fear and...These are very hard days. We all live in fear and anxiety about what’s to come. Besides the virus that shows no sign of slowing down and has now muted into a more contagious disease, the UK has Brexit and the US has tRump. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28226150905875559252020-09-26T12:45:14.308+01:002020-09-26T12:45:14.308+01:00Their intolerance is spreading the virus; they are...Their intolerance is spreading the virus; they are their own worst enemies.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40613644116512584402020-09-26T11:59:38.790+01:002020-09-26T11:59:38.790+01:00We can blame the EU and not us because the EU are ...We can blame the EU and not us because the EU are the ones making all these difficulties in negotiating, not us.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8103875411862428542020-09-26T11:10:51.394+01:002020-09-26T11:10:51.394+01:00I hate the stupidity and belligerence of those who...I hate the stupidity and belligerence of those who think that the guidelines are not for them. We are all fed up but they are prolonging the agony for everyone, including themselves.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41565575183414007632020-09-26T11:00:44.646+01:002020-09-26T11:00:44.646+01:00You have a right to rant. Put it down to COVID str...You have a right to rant. Put it down to COVID stress. I hate the way young people, especially school students, have been cheated out of years, but some of us don't have a lot of years left and it is not great for us to lose a year....or more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36619250894536525262020-09-26T10:55:03.268+01:002020-09-26T10:55:03.268+01:00If this means UK will reciprocate by kicking out a...If this means UK will reciprocate by kicking out all EU nationals, I could foresee lots of happy fun ensuing. I doubt if even the French would contemplate such idiocy.<br />cumbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047500383078884463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14146930196222064842020-09-26T10:34:32.149+01:002020-09-26T10:34:32.149+01:00Hampshire is a very pleasant part of England, you ...Hampshire is a very pleasant part of England, you could do a lot worse than be confined to barracks there. We are much the same; I shouldn't really complain.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30911185202377254712020-09-26T10:30:22.864+01:002020-09-26T10:30:22.864+01:00I suppose I could go through all the rigmarole, bu...I suppose I could go through all the rigmarole, but I really can't face it. I shall simply hide away, and hope that no-one notices me.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31890025930318855012020-09-26T10:19:14.285+01:002020-09-26T10:19:14.285+01:00It's going to be a winter of discontent, witho...It's going to be a winter of discontent, without any sight of Maggie. Spending summer days at home was oh so simple, Our supermarkets are already being stripped of items, stupid people, we are much the same as you, sit tight and wait and see the outcome. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8431124336637948012020-09-26T08:57:46.828+01:002020-09-26T08:57:46.828+01:00I can't remember when I last ate turkey.I can't remember when I last ate turkey. Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8425633259531840242020-09-26T08:40:49.053+01:002020-09-26T08:40:49.053+01:00That's the spirit.That's the spirit.Adrian Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061432566298145837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53358489418165449362020-09-26T08:29:25.207+01:002020-09-26T08:29:25.207+01:00The weather just makes it so much worse. When the ...The weather just makes it so much worse. When the sun is shining that small world seems a little brighter . Long term expats here don't seem so worried. An English friend of mine just renewed by her residence permit, indefinitely.<br />The hardest thing is her driver's licence. She now has to get a Greek one which means official translation and much filling out of papers and greasing of Palms. I hope as a property owner you won't have as much trouble as you thinklocal alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75732420322958879432020-09-26T08:23:02.755+01:002020-09-26T08:23:02.755+01:00The EU was formed in 1993, and I have lived here s...The EU was formed in 1993, and I have lived here since 1972. Originally we had residence papers, but after a while they became unnecessary as we were all EU citizens. I don't yet know if they'll kick us out; but it does seem likely. The UK and the EU don't seem to be the best of friends, but they must remember that all acts are reciprocal.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74988886409131426502020-09-26T08:13:20.413+01:002020-09-26T08:13:20.413+01:00I've never missed a 'traditional' Chri...I've never missed a 'traditional' Christmas, and will make sure we have one this year too. There will only be the two of us, plus lots of others on Skype, but we'll make the best of it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71933389320158918802020-09-26T07:48:52.740+01:002020-09-26T07:48:52.740+01:00Understand your apprehension, but can they actuall...Understand your apprehension, but can they actually kick you out? After so long, have you not acquired French citizenship? I'm sure there must have been ex-pats living there before the EU came into being?cumbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047500383078884463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9415314027693307492020-09-26T07:22:50.818+01:002020-09-26T07:22:50.818+01:00I have decided that this year, I'll feed the a...I have decided that this year, I'll feed the animals, have a steak and forget Christmas. I wish I knew what the motive is for this collective insanity. It seems incredible that half the world can have drunk from the cup of loony juice but it seems that way.Adrian Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061432566298145837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25871096038720002252020-09-26T07:17:49.836+01:002020-09-26T07:17:49.836+01:00I always buy two Turkeys. They're nothing like...I always buy two Turkeys. They're nothing like the 'Bernard Mathews' monsters, but free range, and no more than 5 kilos. One will be for Dec 25th, and the other for Easter.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com